1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 911 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1970 Alpine A 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alpine A 110 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alpine | Porsche |
Model | A 110 | 911 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 3163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1260 mm |